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The yellow Minionese-speaking Minions are back and Maxime Le Mal is the newest villain to cause mayhem in Illumination’s “Despicable Me 4,” directed by Chris Renaud and Patrick Delage. Will Ferrell ...

The Mega Minions have been a long time coming. The filmmakers behind Universal and Illumination’s “Despicable Me 4“– which has grossed more than $400 million at the global box office — had been having ...

Never count a good minion out. “Despicable Me 4,” which, like every earlier installment in the franchise, premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, made a splash. The latest entry ...

Chris is a Senior News Writer for Collider. He can be found in an IMAX screen, with his eyes watering and his ears bleeding for his own pleasure. He joined the news team in 2022 and accidentally fell ...

Offering heart and Minion-induced hilarity, this is another solid – if familiar – entry in the Despicable saga. Why you can trust GamesRadar+ Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless ...

Fans are wondering how old is Gru in Despicable Me 4. The beloved supervillain-turned-family-man continues to bring laughter and excitement to audiences. And, Gru’s age has intrigued viewers since the ...